Full-scale creates acceleration
and growth
The landscape has changed.
Companies today need a new type of partner that provides a full-scale solution to build value through robust relationships with their customers, employees, and investors. Thereby realizing their visions and goals.
Multi-
disciplinary
expertise
We’ve partnered with companies across industries, from Fortune 500s to startups, to deliver brand and communications strategies that generate long-term value.
Corporate brand strategy, design, and narrative
Strategic communications and PR
IPO and M&A communications
Investor messaging and IR strategy
Crisis and reputation management
Internal communications and change management
Media training and strategic visibility
Website, content and materials development
Employer brand creation and implementation
Culture alignment and learning
We get results
The Trade Desk Rebranded for IPO — 760% growth
over seven years
Booz Allen 440% revenue growth via cultural realignment
Momenta Pharmaceuticals $6.2B sale to J&J (5x return)
Allergan 10x growth and successful acquisition
EarthTech Rebrand + acquisition by AECOM
Monster Beverage 20+ equity analyst coverages
Coca-Cola Company $2.15B M&A communications
Tejon Ranch Attracted top-10 institutional investor
Volcom IPO-led positioning before $607.5M acquisition
IPC Healthcare Set the stage for $1.6B acquisition by TeamHealth
It’s nice to be praised
You’ve changed Booz Allen forever.
Shannon Fitzgerald, EVP, Booz Allen
This is simply fantastic. I want to show the board.
Bob Iger, CEO, Disney
Baker is my secret weapon.
Heather Rim, Former CMO & CCO, AECOM
You helped make our IPO a big success.
Anne Hallock, SVP, The Trade Desk
You captured the essence of who we were and what our mission was. I believe this added significant value to our deal as J&J embraced our potential.
Tony Manning, CSO, Momenta
In my entire career, I’ve never seen a company who can take input and listen so carefully to our direction and absolutely nail it, every time.
Bill Davidson, SVP, Global Marketing and IR, Qualcomm
Let’s talk about your vision and goals
Gary Baker • Founding Partner
Founded his namesake company in 1984
Over 30 years of experience partnering with top global companies
Veteran creative director and business leader
Delivers strategic, insight-driven communications
Built early career at several notable firms
Serves a wide range of clients: start-ups, high-growth firms, and Fortune 500s
Known for being a trusted advisor through empathy, enthusiasm, and expertise
Studied at Art Center College of Design; graduated from UCLA
Evan Pondel • Founding Partner
Tenured communications strategist and multimedia storyteller
Works with high-profile individuals, Fortune 500s, and startups
Crafts narratives and engages stakeholders during critical events
Experienced in investor communications, M&A, product launches, and crisis response
Former award-winning business journalist with The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Los Angeles Daily News
Adjunct professor in financial communications, crisis communications, and writing at USC
Holds the Investor Relations Charter (IRC) designation
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